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John Surtees

John Surtees — British Formula 1 Champion

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John Surtees is a United Kingdom competitor who achieved 1 championship with 6 wins across 111 race starts during a career beginning in 1960.

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Why This Athlete is Challenging to Guess

This United Kingdom competitor presents an intriguing challenge for motorsport enthusiasts. Their nationality provides the first clue, but British racing has produced numerous champions across different eras. The timing of their career debut in 1960 places them in a golden age of motorsport, when the sport was rapidly evolving and becoming more professional.

The statistical profile shows impressive credentials with 6 wins from 111 race starts, achieving 24 podium finishes and 1 championship title. These numbers indicate a driver who was consistently competitive rather than just occasionally brilliant. The win-to-start ratio and podium percentage suggest someone who regularly fought at the front of the field during their active years.

Players familiar with 1960s motorsport history will find this manageable, while casual fans might struggle with the vintage era. The combination of British nationality and early debut year could lead to confusion with other prominent drivers from that golden generation of racing.

Difficulty Rating: 7/10

High difficulty due to 1960s debut era (+1), moderate win total for casual recognition (+1), and potential confusion with other British drivers from the same period (+1).

Why The Clues Matter

The 1960 debut year immediately narrows the field to vintage era competitors. British nationality is common in motorsport but combined with the specific win total of 6 and single championship creates a distinctive statistical fingerprint. The 111 race starts and 24 podiums provide additional confirmation markers for identifying this particular competitor.

The Six Clues

John Surtees
John Surtees
Nationality
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Race Starts
111
Podiums
24
Debut Year
1960
Championships
1
Wins
6
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Jim Clark

British champion from 1960s with comparable race statistics

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